There are currently an estimated 15,400 nuclear engineers in the United States. The nuclear engineer job market is expected to shrink by 1.1% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are nuclear engineers?
CareerExplorer rates nuclear engineers with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -100 nuclear engineers.
What’s the supply of nuclear engineers?
Nuclear Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1,440 |
| Washington | 1,380 |
| California | 1,070 |
| Illinois | 1,040 |
| Tennessee | 720 |
| New Mexico | 500 |
| North Carolina | 460 |
| Maine | 420 |
| Pennsylvania | 340 |
| Michigan | 330 |
| Alabama | 290 |
| District of Columbia | 230 |
| Massachusetts | 210 |
| Georgia | 200 |
| Ohio | 190 |
| Texas | 190 |
| Maryland | 180 |
| New York | 150 |
| Florida | 120 |